Root :
Root refers to “administrator” or “Superuser” access to the device.
Rom/hotfix/mod:
A rom is like a modified version of android. Perhaps a ''new version of firmware''. A hotfix is a zip that fixes small bugs(errors/glitches) in the rom. A mod can be a performance tweak or just a cosmetic makeover of your rom. Telling the difference between a ROM and a mod- The easiest way to tell that is to look at the file name. But if the file name is not available or not recognizable; then you can look at the file size. ROM's are usually big in file size; ranging from 180-250 MB to 800 MB. Mods are smaller; their sizes are based on their function, for example: A lockring mod is around 700 KB, a tweak package is around 30 MB, an audio enhancement mod like AC!D Audio is 85 MB. Hotfixes are like mods, ranging from a 100-120 KB for a configuration file fix, 500 KB-2 MB for a library/app fix.
Flashing a rom/ flashing:
In the simplest way, It is like ''Installing'' the rom. It is not necessary that only a rom can be flashed, you can also flash mods or hotfixes etc. The zips that can be flashed in recovery are known as ''flashable zips''. Flashable zips are prefered over manual pushes.
Sd Partition:
When you partition your sd, You, what you may say, reserve a portion of your sdcard to be used for a specific purpose only. You can use the partition to install apps (as internal memory) or as Swap Memory (Like RAM.). Swap currently is not tested. While talking about sd partition, people mostly mean your Ext partition (the portion used as internal memory.). A common misconception- partitioning your sd does not INCREASE your internal memory, but it rather uses a part of your sd as internal memory. If you remove/unmount your sd from your device, the apps loaded on to the ext partition will stop working. Also, a faster sd card will load those apps faster (not faster than the apps stored on the actual internal memory, though).
Formatting a partition:
Just like you partition your sd, In case you want to delete all apps on the partition, you format it. FORMATTING DOES NOT DELETE THE PARTITION, BUT ONLY REMOVES DATA STORED ON IT.
Recovery:
It is the software on your phone that lets you make backups, flash ROMs etc. It can be accessed by Holding Power and Vol Down button after switching off your phone. Mess up your recovery and you are nearly done.
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How to partition/format the sd card via recovery.
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Partitioning your Sd card:
Before partitioning, you need to take backup of your sd card(memory card) data as the process will wipe all data from sd card.
Reboot in recovery>Advance>Partition ur sd card. Selct yes!
Now, Select a partition size* and a Swap size**
Now recovery will take time for partitioning the sd card with onscreen commands
Done! (This may flash on the screen too)
Go back>Go back >Reboot system!
*(This will be the size of sd space used for storing apps and data).
**(Swap memory is a partition of sd which is used to store data when there is no free RAM, as swap is not tested on explorer, it is better to select 0mb)
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Formatting a partition:
P.S If you have already partitioned your sd card & things are not going well, you can try repartitoning the card. BE SURE TO HAVE BACKUP.
To format, Follow these steps.
Reboot into recovery
Mounts & storage>Format sd/ext----->Yes!
Done!
PS- If you use any script, like data on sdext, ALL DATA WILL BE LOST, because /data is actually empty, if using s2e or d2ext or something like that.
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How to Flash a Rom/hotfix/mod etc.
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Download the rom of your choice
Place it in /sdcard/
Reboot into recovery
Select ''Install Zip from Sd card>Choose zip from sdcard''
Select the zip file and select ''yes'' when prompted
wait for the zip to flash. After it is done, Reboot your device.
PS: It is recommended to do a complete wipe before flashing a new ROM. Superwipe.zip by Akya22 is an easy way to wipe. Just flash the zip in recovery.
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File Manager in CWM (recovery)
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In case you do not have SD CARD reader or you cannot access your SD CARD in Android due to BOOTLOOP or USB not working or some other reason.
1. Download this AROMA File Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646108
2. Place the downloaded ZIP into your SDCARD
3. Enter CWM
4. Install ZIP from SD CARD> Choose ZIP from your SDCARD
5. Execute it.
VOILA! You got a Touch Screen File Manager
You can access any partition you want.
Root refers to “administrator” or “Superuser” access to the device.
Rom/hotfix/mod:
A rom is like a modified version of android. Perhaps a ''new version of firmware''. A hotfix is a zip that fixes small bugs(errors/glitches) in the rom. A mod can be a performance tweak or just a cosmetic makeover of your rom. Telling the difference between a ROM and a mod- The easiest way to tell that is to look at the file name. But if the file name is not available or not recognizable; then you can look at the file size. ROM's are usually big in file size; ranging from 180-250 MB to 800 MB. Mods are smaller; their sizes are based on their function, for example: A lockring mod is around 700 KB, a tweak package is around 30 MB, an audio enhancement mod like AC!D Audio is 85 MB. Hotfixes are like mods, ranging from a 100-120 KB for a configuration file fix, 500 KB-2 MB for a library/app fix.
Flashing a rom/ flashing:
In the simplest way, It is like ''Installing'' the rom. It is not necessary that only a rom can be flashed, you can also flash mods or hotfixes etc. The zips that can be flashed in recovery are known as ''flashable zips''. Flashable zips are prefered over manual pushes.
Sd Partition:
When you partition your sd, You, what you may say, reserve a portion of your sdcard to be used for a specific purpose only. You can use the partition to install apps (as internal memory) or as Swap Memory (Like RAM.). Swap currently is not tested. While talking about sd partition, people mostly mean your Ext partition (the portion used as internal memory.). A common misconception- partitioning your sd does not INCREASE your internal memory, but it rather uses a part of your sd as internal memory. If you remove/unmount your sd from your device, the apps loaded on to the ext partition will stop working. Also, a faster sd card will load those apps faster (not faster than the apps stored on the actual internal memory, though).
Formatting a partition:
Just like you partition your sd, In case you want to delete all apps on the partition, you format it. FORMATTING DOES NOT DELETE THE PARTITION, BUT ONLY REMOVES DATA STORED ON IT.
Recovery:
It is the software on your phone that lets you make backups, flash ROMs etc. It can be accessed by Holding Power and Vol Down button after switching off your phone. Mess up your recovery and you are nearly done.
PS: Incase anything is unclear to you, you can refer to this:http://www.androidauthority.com/andr...lossary-84988/
How to partition/format the sd card via recovery.
==================================================
Partitioning your Sd card:
Before partitioning, you need to take backup of your sd card(memory card) data as the process will wipe all data from sd card.
Reboot in recovery>Advance>Partition ur sd card. Selct yes!
Now, Select a partition size* and a Swap size**
Now recovery will take time for partitioning the sd card with onscreen commands
Done! (This may flash on the screen too)
Go back>Go back >Reboot system!
*(This will be the size of sd space used for storing apps and data).
**(Swap memory is a partition of sd which is used to store data when there is no free RAM, as swap is not tested on explorer, it is better to select 0mb)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Formatting a partition:
P.S If you have already partitioned your sd card & things are not going well, you can try repartitoning the card. BE SURE TO HAVE BACKUP.
To format, Follow these steps.
Reboot into recovery
Mounts & storage>Format sd/ext----->Yes!
Done!
PS- If you use any script, like data on sdext, ALL DATA WILL BE LOST, because /data is actually empty, if using s2e or d2ext or something like that.
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How to Flash a Rom/hotfix/mod etc.
================================================== =====
Download the rom of your choice
Place it in /sdcard/
Reboot into recovery
Select ''Install Zip from Sd card>Choose zip from sdcard''
Select the zip file and select ''yes'' when prompted
wait for the zip to flash. After it is done, Reboot your device.
PS: It is recommended to do a complete wipe before flashing a new ROM. Superwipe.zip by Akya22 is an easy way to wipe. Just flash the zip in recovery.
================================================== =====
File Manager in CWM (recovery)
================================================== =====
In case you do not have SD CARD reader or you cannot access your SD CARD in Android due to BOOTLOOP or USB not working or some other reason.
1. Download this AROMA File Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646108
2. Place the downloaded ZIP into your SDCARD
3. Enter CWM
4. Install ZIP from SD CARD> Choose ZIP from your SDCARD
5. Execute it.
VOILA! You got a Touch Screen File Manager
You can access any partition you want.
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